Gov. Malloy: Praxair Building New World Headquarters in Danbury

Press release:

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Praxair, Inc., a global leader in industrial gases and applications, will maintain its world headquarters in Danbury and invest approximately $65 million to build a new 100,000 square-foot corporate facility. The company will retain 535 positions statewide, and is incented to grow up to 120 new jobs over the next five years.

“We compete to attract and retain globally recognized corporations like Praxair at every opportunity because of the direct and indirect benefits they bring to Connecticut’s economy, and because their presence enhances Connecticut’s reputation around the world as a great place for these companies to call home,” Governor Malloy said.

“Today, we are proud to announce another partnership with an innovation-driven industry leader that knows first-hand the extraordinary value of being in Connecticut: a highly skilled and productive workforce, world-class quality of life, and business-friendly environment. We look forward to the coming years of the company’s presence here in Connecticut.”

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